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dowry    音标拼音: [d'ɑʊri]
n. 嫁妆

嫁妆

dowry
n 1: money or property brought by a woman to her husband at
marriage [synonym: {dowry}, {dowery}, {dower}, {portion}]

Dowry \Dow"ry\ (dou"r[y^]), n.; pl. {Dowries} (dou"r[i^]z).
[Contr. from dowery; cf. LL. dotarium. See {Dower}.]
1. A gift; endowment. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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2. The money, goods, or estate, which a woman brings to her
husband in marriage; a bride's portion on her marriage.
See Note under {Dower}. --Shak. Dryden.
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3. A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See
{Dower}.
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Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give
. . .; but give me the damsel to wife. --Gen. xxxiv.
12.
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42 Moby Thesaurus words for "dowry":
ability, appanage, bump, caliber, capability, capacity, dot, dower,
endowment, equipment, faculty, flair, forte, foundation, genius,
gift, instinct, investment, jointure, legal jointure, long suit,
makings, marriage portion, metier, natural endowment, natural gift,
parts, portion, potential, power, powers, qualification,
settlement, speciality, strong flair, strong point, talent,
talents, the goods, the stuff, thirds, what it takes

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  • Dowry - Wikipedia
    A dowry is a payment such as land, property, money, livestock, or a commercial asset that is paid by the bride's (woman's) family to the groom (man) or his family at the time of marriage Dowry contrasts with the related concepts of bride price and dower
  • Dowry | Definition, Examples, Facts | Britannica
    Most common in cultures that are strongly patrilineal and that expect women to reside with or near their husband’s family (patrilocality), dowries have a long history in Europe, South Asia, Africa, and other parts of the world
  • What Is a Dowry? - Brides
    A dowry is a traditional gift given during marriage, involving money, property, or valuable items
  • DOWRY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of DOWRY is the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage How to use dowry in a sentence
  • Bride Price vs Dowry: Key Things You Should Know About
    Dowry is a long-standing marriage tradition where the bride’s family gives money, property, or valuable gifts to the groom or his family as part of the marriage arrangement
  • What Is a Dowry and How Has It Worked Throughout History?
    In simple terms, a dowry is an allotment of money, goods, or property that is brought to a marriage by the bride, and legally transferred to her husband (or her husband’s family) as part of
  • Bride price - Wikipedia
    Bride price, bride-dowry, bride-wealth, [1] bride service or bride token, is money, property, or other form of wealth paid by a groom or his family to the woman or the family of the woman he will be married to or is just about to marry [2][3] Bride dowry is equivalent to dowry paid to the groom in some cultures, or used by the bride to help establish the new household, and dower, which is
  • Putting a Price on Marriage: The Long-standing Custom of Dowries
    What is a Dowry? A dowry is meant to be a type of financial security in widowhood or against a neglectful husband, and can also ensure economic independence for children Dowries are not just about money, household items such as linens and furniture, and even animals, may be included too
  • Married to Money: Dowries in Regency England - BYU presents PRIDE AND . . .
    A dowry, or marriage portion, is a process whereby parental property is distributed to a daughter at her marriage rather than at the holder’s death In England, failure to provide a customary, or agreed-upon, dowry could cause a marriage to be called off
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